Alfredo Simon vs. John Smoltz — Career Comparison

The numbers give John Smoltz a clear advantage over Alfredo Simon across the core pitching metrics. John Smoltz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 83), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 88), and home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 89). Alfredo Simon held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 91). John Smoltz was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.